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Remote-Operated EV Battery Fire Suppression Device

A low-profile, remotely operated platform (“skateboard”) is designed to enhance firefighter safety and effectiveness when responding to electric vehicle (EV) battery fires and thermal runaway events.

The device is connected to a standard fire hose and can be remotely maneuvered underneath a vehicle, positioning it directly below the battery pack. Once in position, three hardened,

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Marc Liebisch
Washington Twp, United States
Votes: 0
Views: 420
Automotive/​Transportation
Apr 15, 2026

Oil-Free Passive Electromagnetic Damper for Automotive, Robotics, and Defense Systems

Traditional vehicle dampers rely on hydraulic oil to control motion and absorb energy. While widely adopted, these systems suffer from hysteresis, inconsistent force behavior, fluid degradation, leakage, and limited adaptability across changing operating conditions. Existing electromagnetic suspension technologies attempt to improve performance, but still rely heavily on hydraulic architectures, making them expensive, complex,

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John Gewarges
El Cajon, United States
Votes: 5
Views: 405
Automotive/​Transportation
May 8, 2026

RoadConvention 3D: Visual Integration with Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems and Automotive AI

Modern automotive engineering stands at the intersection of traditional mechanical precision and digital intelligence. Today, it is one of the most fertile industries for the implementation of artificial intelligence. Across the world, vehicles increasingly operate on public roads without human input—and sometimes without human presence, especially in the context of autonomous taxi services.

However,

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Armen Melkonyan
Worcester, United States
Votes: 1
Views: 399
Automotive/​Transportation
Mar 21, 2026

Efficient Transport with UPship™ Semi-Rigid Airships

The UPship™ is an innovative, helium-inflated semi-rigid airship designed to provide sustainable, low-cost transport for people and cargo in remote or ecologically sensitive regions lacking ground infrastructure. Multiple patents are expected.

Innovation

Core innovations include:

Improved Semi-Rigid Framing: A 6-section structural keel along the bottom unifies all critical components (mooring, cabin,

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Jesse Blenn
San Isidro P.z., Costa Rica
Votes: 0
Views: 378
Automotive/​Transportation
Jun 27, 2026

Design and Sim-to-Real Validation of a Low-Cost Lane Keeping Assist System for e-Micromobility Applications

Light electric quadricycles the EU's L6e/L7e class of compact four-wheeled urban electric vehicles are rapidly growing in European cities as affordable, low-footprint alternatives to conventional cars. However, strict cost, size, and weight limitations prevent many of these vehicles from integrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS),commonly found in full-size vehicles. As a result,

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Halil Emre Sonmez
Sarıyer, Turkey
Votes: 10
Views: 331
Automotive/​Transportation
Jul 8, 2026

Turanga Velo - A New Era of Minimobility

The Turanga Velo is a fully enclosed human-electric hybrid vehicle with room for a small passenger or a week's worth of groceries. Power transmission is totally electronic as the rider pedals a generator that blends in battery power at selectable levels to provide drive to the rear wheels. A flexible solar panel embedded in the roof reduces dependency,

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Suhas Malghan
Baltimore, United States
Votes: 0
Views: 329
Automotive/​Transportation
May 2, 2026

Advanced Domed Boat: A Fully Storm Protective Marine Transportation System with Stabilized Cabin, AI Navigation, GPS Tracking, and Satellite Communication

The Advanced Domed Boat is an innovative maritime transportation concept designed to significantly improve passenger safety, vessel stability, and storm survivability. The system combines a buoyant protective outer shell, a stabilized passenger cabin, intelligent navigation technologies, and emergency support systems into a single adaptive marine platform.

During normal operation,

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Syed Wajahatullah Hussaini
Hyderabad, India
Votes: 0
Views: 318
Automotive/​Transportation
Jun 22, 2026

Auxetic Sandwich Structures for Safer Vehicles

Vehicle safety remains a critical challenge in both passenger and commercial transportation. Traditional crash‑absorbing structures often fail to balance lightweight design with high energy absorption. As a result, collisions continue to cause severe injuries, while manufacturers struggle to meet stricter safety and efficiency standards without adding excessive weight or cost.

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Kibrom Hadish
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Votes: 1
Views: 309
Automotive/​Transportation
May 21, 2026

Aia-flow

Every day, millions of drivers in developing cities waste hours waiting at red lights — while the opposite lane sits completely empty. This happens because 95% of traffic lights worldwide still operate on fixed pre-programmed cycles, completely blind to real-time traffic conditions. The result: unnecessary congestion, fuel waste, CO2 emissions, and driver frustration.

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Aziz Chibani
25 Constantine, Algeria
Votes: 0
Views: 295
Automotive/​Transportation
May 16, 2026

Adaptive Topology-Optimized Differential Case for Next-Generation Lightweight Drivetrains

Problem Statement and Public Significance

Modern vehicles — whether powered by conventional engines or electric motors — carry drivetrain components designed decades ago using conservative engineering assumptions. The differential case, a critical load-bearing housing in the drivetrain, is routinely overbuilt. Engineers historically added material wherever uncertainty existed,

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Muhammad Waqas Shaikh
Hyderabad, Pakistan
Votes: 15
Views: 290
Automotive/​Transportation
May 31, 2026

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